Episode 7: Death of the Author

06/18/20 • 60 min

Struck by J.K. Rowling's increasingly transphobic behavior, Gary and Becca are joined by Jenni and Victoria to discuss the idea behind separating the art from the artist, and what steps we can take to help keep creators safe in toxic industries.

Content warning: some strong language

We don't have a bunch of books to recommend this episode, so instead, you can join us in our current fundraising campaign! Donate to the National Center for Transgender Equality or The Brown Building to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Mysterious Galaxy gift card! Send a screenshot of your donation to [email protected] to be entered into the raffle! One entry per person, no minimum donation.

You can now find us on YouTube! Enjoy some of our recent virtual events here!

Special thanks to Austin Farmer for letting us use the track "Kill the Farm Boy", from his album Bookshelf Symphony Orchestra!

Send us your questions to [email protected]

And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!

Content warning: some strong language

You can now find us on YouTube! Enjoy some of our recent virtual events here!

Special thanks to Austin Farmer for letting us use the track "Kill the Farm Boy", from his album Bookshelf Symphony Orchestra!

Send us your questions to [email protected]

And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!

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Mysterious Mini 007: Queer Horror

Happy Tuesday! Becca and Gary are back to chat about new books, upcoming events, and some queer horror recommendations!

Events this week:

Tuesday, June 16th: Gregory Benford and Larry Niven

Saturday, June 20th: Kim Harrison

Sunday, June 21st: Virtual D&D

Monday, June 22nd: P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast

New this Week:

The Half Sister by Sandie Jones

Devolution by Max Brooks

American Demon by Kim Harrison

You Say it First by Katie Cotugno

The Kinder Poison by Natalie Mae

Glorious by Gregory Benford and Larry Niven

Pride reads:

Interview With A Vampire by Anne Rice

When I Arrived at The Castle by Emily Carroll

Books of Blood by Clive Barker

Constantine, The Hellblazer: 30th Anniversary Full Collection

SFSX (Safe Sex) by Tina Horn (Preorder Now!)

What we're reading:

Gideon the 9th by Tamsyn Muir

Blades in the Dark by John Harper

You can now find us on YouTube! Enjoy some of our recent virtual events here!

Special thanks to Austin Farmer for letting us use the track "Kill the Farm Boy", from his album Bookshelf Symphony Orchestra!

Send us your questions to [email protected]

And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!

Next Episode

Mysterious Mini 008: Queer Fantasy

New week, new books! Becca and Gary are back with all the latest bookstore updates. Plus, stick around through the end for some more queer lit recommendations from Becca! Happy Pride!

Events This Week:

Wednesday, June 24th: Bethany C. Morrow

Sunday, June 28th: Virtual D&D

Monday, June 29th: Richard Farrell

New This Week:

Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee

Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory

The Girl from Widow Hills by Megan Miranda

A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by H.G. Perry

Hunted by the Sky by Tanaz Bhathena

The Last Flight by Julie Clark

Sisters of Sword and Song by Rebecca Ross